| Total Visas | % of all Visas | Average Wage | Visa Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 190,628 | 89.59% | $83,459 | H-1B |
| 18,777 | 8.82% | $93,811 | PERM |
| 1,727 | 0.81% | $26,077 | H-2A |
| 1,642 | 0.77% | $98,369 | E-3 Australian |
As of May 2023, Virginia has seen a total of 212,774 visa workers across all visa types. The most common visa class in Virginia is the H-1B visa with 190,628 H-1B visas on record over all years accounting for 89.59% of Virginia's total visas. The second most prevalent visa is the PERM visa with 18,777 PERM visas on record over all years accounting for 8.82% of Virginia's total visas.
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 23 | $45,928 | 85.19% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 23 | $56,735 | 85.19% |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 22 | $37,239 | 81.48% |
| Psychologists, All Other | 22 | $60,541 | 81.48% |
| Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | 21 | $56,514 | 77.78% |
| Editors | 21 | $50,212 | 77.78% |
| Producers and Directors | 21 | $50,054 | 80.77% |
| Chiropractors | 21 | $62,934 | 80.77% |
| Athletic Trainers | 21 | $35,591 | 80.77% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 21 | $72,345 | 80.77% |
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Occupation | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | 6 | $87,287 | 31.58% |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | 6 | $37,277 | 31.58% |
| Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials | 6 | $18,360 | 31.58% |
| Surgeons | 6 | $120,914 | 31.58% |
| Roofers | 6 | $44,384 | 31.58% |
| Orthodontists | 5 | $190,149 | 26.32% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 5 | $70,474 | 26.32% |
| Sewing Machine Operators | 5 | $19,764 | 26.32% |
| Credit Analysts | 5 | $74,922 | 26.32% |
| Shampooers | 5 | $18,828 | 26.32% |
| Country | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,975 | $114,644 | 44.94% |
| China | 784 | $84,332 | 50.32% |
| South Korea | 407 | $49,024 | 26.95% |
| El Salvador | 350 | $253,847 | 45.34% |
| Mexico | 333 | $42,762 | 46.12% |
| Nepal | 254 | $77,322 | 42.76% |
| Pakistan | 231 | $67,767 | 40.46% |
| Philippines | 227 | $50,731 | 42.75% |
| Canada | 169 | $96,739 | 43.00% |
| Brazil | 114 | $62,033 | 36.77% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Commonwealth University | 821 | $47,782 | 86.69% |
| Micron Technology Inc | 807 | $84,303 | 87.62% |
| Compunnel Software Group Inc | 747 | $91,641 | 87.27% |
| Ibm India Private Limited | 718 | $70,365 | 84.07% |
| Hcl America Inc | 714 | $86,461 | 86.44% |
| Amazon Data Services Inc | 706 | $96,477 | 89.14% |
| Deloitte Touche Llp | 704 | $77,542 | 92.75% |
| The University Of Virginia | 681 | $64,292 | 92.40% |
| Wal Mart Associates Inc | 673 | $108,693 | 92.45% |
| Amazon Development Center Us Inc | 651 | $104,726 | 90.79% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Tulips Usa Llc | 16 | $29,094 | 100.00% |
| Engel Family Farms | 15 | $23,995 | 100.00% |
| Watkins Nurseries Inc | 15 | $23,464 | 100.00% |
| Produce Of Carroll County | 15 | $23,896 | 100.00% |
| R Hart Hudson Farms Inc | 15 | $22,361 | 100.00% |
| Crown Orchard Company Llc | 14 | $29,029 | 100.00% |
| Walters Grain And Supply Co | 14 | $36,942 | 100.00% |
| Garners Produce Llc | 14 | $25,223 | 100.00% |
| Madison County Wines Llc | 14 | $23,816 | 100.00% |
| Saunders Brothers Inc | 14 | $22,113 | 100.00% |
| Company | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Realsoft Technologies Llc | 76 | $88,337 | 43.68% |
| Cgi Federal Inc | 74 | $87,447 | 43.27% |
| Hanusoft Inc | 74 | $88,297 | 44.58% |
| Atlas Wireless And Telecommunications Inc | 74 | $121,733 | 45.40% |
| Perficient Inc | 72 | $83,324 | 45.86% |
| Kpmg Llp | 67 | $96,713 | 43.23% |
| Csc Covansys Corporation | 63 | $103,680 | 42.28% |
| Apogee Medical Group Virginia Pc | 60 | $131,761 | 40.27% |
| Juniper Networks Us Inc | 59 | $100,766 | 39.86% |
| Supreme Tech Solutions Llc | 57 | $90,363 | 40.43% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Stone And Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers | 19 | $73,166 | 86.36% |
| Miscellaneous Intermediation | 18 | $81,078 | 81.82% |
| All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product And Preparation Manufacturing | 18 | $76,565 | 81.82% |
| All Other Personal Services | 18 | $54,016 | 81.82% |
| Media Streaming Distribution Services Social Networks And Other Media Networks And Content Providers | 18 | $136,114 | 85.71% |
| Site Preparation Contractors | 18 | $68,664 | 85.71% |
| All Other Schools And Instruction | 18 | $37,674 | 85.71% |
| Interior Design Services | 18 | $53,352 | 85.71% |
| Motor Vehicle Towing | 17 | $101,727 | 80.95% |
| Junior Colleges | 17 | $64,144 | 80.95% |
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|
| Industry | # of Jobs | Avg Wage | Approval % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services To Buildings And Dwellings | 8 | $50,224 | 88.89% |
| Corporate Subsidiary And Regional Managing Offices | 8 | $67,525 | 88.89% |
| Electrical Apparatus And Equipment Wiring Supplies And Related Equipment Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $74,568 | 77.78% |
| Furniture And Home Furnishing Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $68,212 | 77.78% |
| Wholesale Trade Agents And Brokers | 7 | $55,881 | 77.78% |
| Capacitor Resistor Coil Transformer And Other Inductor Manufacturing | 7 | $78,544 | 77.78% |
| Public Relations Agencies | 7 | $57,548 | 87.50% |
| Baked Goods Retailers | 7 | $40,076 | 87.50% |
| Meat And Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers | 7 | $51,575 | 87.50% |
| Lessors Of Residential Buildings And Dwellings | 7 | $47,165 | 87.50% |
The chart below compares The average wage in Virginia to that of the top 9 states with the highest overall average H1-B wage. The average wage in Virginia over all years is $83,459. The state with the highest average wage of H1-B workers for all states is CA with an average wage of $104,510.